Organisaties
Mycobacteriologie Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
The Unit of Mycobacteriology, led by Prof Bouke De Jong, is dedicated to improving the health of patients suffering from mycobacterial diseases such as tuberculosis, leprosy, and Buruli ulcer. We provide diagnostic services for individual patients and challenge current control approaches, aiming at better understanding of mycobacterial diseases and improving patient outcome.
Our research lines include fundamental pathobiology, ...
Moleculaire Parasitologie Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Introduction
MPU explored the diversity of Leishmania and leishmaniases for over 25 years, āfrom genomes to eco-systemsā. As such, we have developed a relevant laboratory experience in (i) parasitology and (ii) molecular biology both in the high-tech context of a modern lab and in the working conditions of a laboratory in a tropical context.
Since 2002, the unit is headed by Jean-Claude Dujardin, zoologist (FacultƩs Notre Dame ...
Seksueel Overdraagbare Infecties Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Introduction
This unit was established in January 2012. The fulltime members are Chris Kenyon (head), Kara Osbak and Ilan Schwartz (PhD Students). We collaborate extensively with the units of Prof Xaveer Van Ostade (Antwerp University), Prof Philippe Buscher (ITM), Prof Jacques van Lankveld (Open University), Prof Rebecca Brotman (University of Maryland) as well as a number of other units in the ITM, UA and South African ...
Laboratorium voor Medische Microbiologie (LMM) Universiteit Antwerpen
Tropische Bacteriologie Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Head of unit: Prof. Jan Jacobs
The Unit of Tropical Bacteriology (UTB) was created in 2008 in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM), Antwerp, Belgium. It is headed by Prof. Jan Jacobs (MD - clinical microbiologist. UTB combines biomedical research, education and support of laboratory services. We focus on ...
Entomologie Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
The research portfolio of the Unit of Entomology is fully in line with three āITM Priority Research Themes 2020-2024 ā: Challenge 1: Emerging infections and outbreaks; Challenge 3. Disease Elimination; and Challenge 5. Sustaining health in a rapidly changing world.
Introduction
The Unit of Entomology, led by Prof Ruth MĆ¼ller, aims to better understand the relationships between biodiversity, ...
Malariologie Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Introduction
The Unit of Malariology, led by Prof Rosanas-Urgell, aims to contribute to the development of tools and strategies for better malaria control and elimination. Most of our studies are solidly grounded in field-research and epidemiological studies aiming to provide a bridge between in vitro and in vivo research. We combine state-of-the-art molecular, āomic and cell technologies with field-research to study how Plasmodium ...
Agostinis Lab Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie
Clinical Trials Unit Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) belongs to the Clinical Sciences Department at ITM. It is mandated to manage and support non-commercial clinical trials (except phase I) and intervention researches carried out overseas and addressing health problems of developing countries. It has been fully operational since the start of 2007, and it is supported by the Department of Economy, Science and Innovation of the Flemish Government.
The CTU ...